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Module 4 Assays

Last updated on 21-Aug-2025 by Thomas P. Boesen
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This exercise workbook is designed to help you practice what you've learned in Module 4: Assays. Work through each task step by step. If you're unsure, refer to the slide module or Scifeon documentation.

To complete the exercises in this module, please use information from these pages:

  • Result entry
  • Plates
  • File import
  • Calculatiaon sheets
  • Registering an assay for a sample
  • Registering results for a sample
  • Submit a result for approval
  • Review result history
  • Visualizing and Exporting assay results

Exercise 1: Assign a Test to a Sample

Objective: Assign one or more tests to an existing sample. Steps:

  1. Open the Samples module and locate a sample.
  2. Navigate to the 'Assigned Tests' section.
  3. Click 'Add Test' and select one or more test types from the list.
  4. Save the sample record. Expected Result: The selected tests should now appear linked to the sample.

Exercise 2: Enter Results for a Test

Objective: Use the result entry screen to input values.

Steps:

  1. Go to the Results Entry module.
  2. Select the sample or test from the available list.
  3. Enter values into the appropriate fields (numeric, text, etc.).
  4. Add a comment if relevant.
  5. Click 'Save'.

Expected Result: Result values are saved and marked as In Progress or Completed.

Exercise 3: Submit Results for Review

Objective: Change test result status to Submitted.

Steps:

  1. Open a completed result entry.
  2. Verify all required fields are filled.
  3. Click 'Submit' to change the status.

Expected Result: Test result status changes to Submitted.

Exercise 4: Review Test History and Audit Trail

Objective: View the history of a sample’s test record.

Steps:

  1. Open a sample with assigned and completed tests.
  2. Navigate to the test history or audit trail tab.
  3. Identify when the test was added, edited, and submitted.

Expected Result: You can view a timeline of actions taken on the test.

Exercise 5: Export Results

Objective: Export test data to Excel.

Steps:

  1. Go to the Results Entry module.
  2. Filter for samples with Completed or Submitted tests.
  3. Click the Export button to download the table.

Expected Result: You receive an Excel file with the test results.

Self-Check

Tick each box as you complete the task:

  • Assigned a test to a sample
  • Entered and saved test results
  • Submitted results for review
  • Reviewed a test history log
  • Exported a result table to Excel
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